Assembly Concurrent Resolution
No. 15
CHAPTER 17
Relative to Red Ribbon Week.
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Filed with
Secretary of State
April 08, 1997.
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LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
ACR 15, Havice.
Red Ribbon Week.
This measure would proclaim October 23 through October 31, 1997, as Red Ribbon Week and would encourage all Californians to help build drug-free communities.
Digest Key
WHEREAS, Californians for Drug-Free Youth, Inc. (CADFY), a statewide parent-community organization, the office of the Governor, the office of the Attorney General, the State Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, the State Department of Education, the California Parent Teacher Association, and over 100 other statewide agencies, departments, and organizations are cosponsoring October 23 through October 31, 1997, as Red Ribbon Week; and
WHEREAS, Parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement, religious institutions, service organizations, senior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, and individuals throughout the State of California will demonstrate their commitment to drug-free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this weeklong celebration; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year’s effort is “BE HEALTHY AND DRUG FREE!”; and
WHEREAS, Drug abuse stands as one of the major challenges our state faces in securing a safe and healthy future for our children; and
WHEREAS, The objective of Red Ribbon Week, 1997, will be to promote this view though drug prevention, education, parental involvement, and communitywide support; and
WHEREAS, The Assembly of the State of California has further committed its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Week celebration; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature does hereby proclaim its support for the Red Ribbon Week celebration by proclaiming October 23 through October 31, 1997, as Red Ribbon Week; and be if further
Resolved, That the Legislature encourages all Californians to help build drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities by making a visible statement that we are firmly committed to healthy, productive, drug-free lifestyles; and be it further
Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State of California, and to the author for appropriate distribution throughout the community.